I really hope delfino finds some consistency to his shot. he ain't going to get a whole lot of PT with that type of shooting.

And I agree with the PG situation. I like Lindsey a lot but I think with two good open court guys, you need a better distributor. I prefer Lindsey in a set offence. But we have a chance to get out and run with flip, delf and Jmax

Delfino's shot LOOKS so good, that it is a mystery why he is missing so many. It may be the type of thing that improves as he gets more PT. He needs to get that PT by using what is working right now... which is playing D, fast breaking, and slashing.

Gotta chance to see a good portion of the game tonight. A few points 1) Don't miss Ben (yet). We were not going to win another ring with Ben, I'm not saying that losing Ben will help, but that team was no longer good enough to win a ring, and honestly don't know if this one is, alot of that rides on Tayshaun taking the next step.

2) Nice to Sheed in the dang paint.

3) J-Max, man I'm pulling for this guy. He can easily give us what Corliss used to give us, that we really missed when he left. Say what you will, but we'renot/are not a very physical team; Ben and Rasheed weren't/aren't soft but they aren't bangers either. J-Max seeks out contact and tries to buly people, ya' gotta' love that.

4) I really like Will Blaylock, I believe he's a perfect fit for what we need. I don't think that he needs to go to the NBDL right away, I think he can be one of the best backup pg's in the league (after barbosa and devin harris) sooner than we think. As a former PG, I'm telling you he really knows this position, PG's are born not made and he was born to run the Point, I really like the kid.

5) Would have liked to see more from Delfino, not a good game, but not a poor game. Wouldn't be surprised to see him traded, not saying he's going anywhere, just that if he did......it wouldn't be a surprise. I can't put my finger on it but he just seems to be distant and disconnected from the rest of the team, but it could very well be my imagination.

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Several good points here... Sheed focused in the paint puts this team in the elite level... very few PF's can slow him down (Dwight Howard).

Jmax's physical game is indeed what this team needs... I could see him pushing Dice... I don't think we can assume that all of our bigs will stay healthy... Jmax may grab that backup spot and never give it up.

Blalock, I like this kid too... he has some Arroyo flair with better defense.... Arroyo wasn't much of a perimeter shooter either... but anyone that can contribute in the pressing game and can cause havoc inside (assist and drawing fouls) should suceed... not to say that he couldn't benefit by real PT in the D-League to start the season.... I'd rather have a guy that's been playing in case he's needed for injuries.

I didn't have a problem with Delfino shooting 3's... it was within the rhythm of the offense... the shot was open you have to take it... the preseason is the time for working on your weakness... he needs to get confidence from the perimeter if he wants any breathing room going inside.... 100 shots a day is what the shot Doctor is ordering.

Sometimes I thought Ben was out there watching the Brahma move around... he was not playing "too small" ... he was getting up over taller players and beating them to the spots... that's all that matters... That dog can hunt.

Jmax's physical game is indeed what this team needs... I could see him pushing Dice... I don't think we can assume that all of our bigs will stay healthy... Jmax may grab that backup spot and never give it up.

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McDyess and Billups share the same agent AFAIK. I don't see McDyess losing minutes unless he, Nazr or Sheed are injured. There is too much at stake in the Billups negotiations and many of the roster moves the last few years have been ultra "political"

I didn't have a problem with Delfino shooting 3's... it was within the rhythm of the offense... the shot was open you have to take it... the preseason is the time for working on your weakness... he needs to get confidence from the perimeter if he wants any breathing room going inside.... 100 shots a day is what the shot Doctor is ordering.

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In the offseason, (from what I remember) Mike Bibby shoots 1,000 jumpers a day.

There is another level if a player wants to have a great shot. Zeke would stay up all night shooting in his home gym during the playoffs, one because he couldn't sleep due to nerves, and two, that he was totally driven to be excellent shooting the ball.

wow compliments on the absolute throughness of this board. calenders, chats, lots of smilies, friendly people, a strange obsession with joining the dark side... what more can a pistons fan ask for. and the abreviation/slang definition system. damn. nice job roscoe.

is there even any competition nearing our level when in comes to NBA team fan forums?